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Position Title: Licensed Acupuncturist
Organization Name: Dane County Family Acupuncture
Resumes Due: 04/03/2022
Employment Start Date: April/May 2022

Dane County Family Acupuncture is a privately owned Traditional Chinese Medicine clinic in Monona, WI. For over 10 years, people in the community have visited our clinic for healing treatments; for a respite from the fast pace of modern life; and to find inspiration, conversation, and education about ways to improve personal health and quality of life. The mission of Dane County Family Acupuncture is to provide exceptional holistic health care to children and adults, to educate the community about the benefits of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and to encourage the personal growth and development of our patients in a secure and respectful environment.

Dane County Family Acupuncture is now hiring a Licensed Acupuncturist for a full or part time employee position. We are seeking a caring and motivated team player with great communication skills who thrives in a fast-paced environment. We have a mixture of daytime, evening and weekend shifts available, with additional opportunities to pick up shifts on an as needed basis.

STEPS IN THE HIRING PROCESS

  • Use the contact form below to request our email address
  • Submit a resume with cover letter and references by 04/03/2022
  • Qualified candidates will receive an initial interview questionnaire
  • Suitable candidates will be invited to a Zoom interview
  • Final in-person interview on site at the clinic in Monona, WI

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Initiates and engages in patient acquisition and patient retention
  • Actively participates in clinic administration, including scheduling, phone and email communications, paperwork requests, laundry and cleaning
  • Collects medical histories and general lifestyle information from patients
  • Performs appropriate physical assessment and diagnosis
  • Develops and implements acupuncture treatment plans
  • Administers Acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, accessory therapies, nutrition and lifestyle advice, and other natural health care services.
  • Maintains timely, detailed and complete records of health care plans and treatments
  • Maintains and follows industry standards for quality, safety, and infection control
  • Takes an active role in program development, and contributes to the development of promotional materials and community education
  • Meets a patient’s assessed needs and ensures that short and long term goals are met
  • Plans follow up care as needed; evaluates the effectiveness of the care plan; and counsels patients in meeting established goals
  • Submits claims to insurance companies and the VA
  • Participates in professional development activities, such as volunteer work and continuing education

QUALIFICATIONS

The following requirements must be obtained prior to employment commencement.

  • A degree in Acupuncture from a program accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (ACAOM), for example a Master of Science in Oriental Medicine, Master’s level certification in Acupuncture or equivalent. Official transcripts must be provided at the time of interview.
  • An active and valid Wisconsin Acupuncturist’s License
  • A National Provider Identifier (NPI)
  • A CAQH listing
  • Malpractice Insurance: $2,000,000/claim, $4,000,000/aggregate

EXPERIENCE

  • Experience preferred, but not required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Frequent standing, walking, and reaching.
  • Occasional bending, stooping, climbing, kneeling, sitting, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
  • Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
  • Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
  • Occasional lifting/moving patients.
  • Rare crawling.
  • Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication.
  • Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
  • Frequent use of vision for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more).
  • Occasional use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships and to identify and distinguish colors.
  • Close eye work (typing, reading, writing).

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to:

  • Blood-borne pathogen exposure
  • Bio-hazardous waste
  • Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors/fragrances
  • Communicable diseases
  • Electrical shock
  • Hot/Cold Temperatures
  • Patient care/handling injuries
  • Use of personal protective equipment

*Degrees awarded outside of the United States, with exception of those awarded in one of the United States’ territories and Canada, must be credentialed by an approved US credential evaluation service belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE). Original credentialing documents must be presented at time of interview.

*Please note all offers of employment are contingent upon the following conditions: satisfactory professional & employment references, healthcare and criminal background checks, and evidence of appropriate licensure/certifications.